The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

He cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip

manage to

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and

I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit

held my

I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my

reassuring him that I would not see

a

with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t

day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it

the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me

dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to

did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said to

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a

me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was

redder than it was seconds ago.

Who would’ve thought

stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I

and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay

besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took

I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.”

you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

“I was

question? You were the biggest one and you still

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I

“It has only been a few years and you’re not even that old.

be right back.” He said and lifted a